Job title: Year 4 Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Lewisham
Job published: 10-11-2026
Job ID: 126418

Job Description

Year 4 Teacher | Lewisham

Are you an ambitious Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity from January 2027? A welcoming primary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Year 4 Teacher to join its team for the remainder of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with lower Key Stage 2 pupils and knows how to create an engaging, structured classroom environment. You will take responsibility for a Year 4 class, delivering high-quality lessons across the curriculum while helping pupils build confidence, independence and strong foundations ahead of upper Key Stage 2.

Interviews are taking place next week, with the successful Year 4 Teacher expected to start in January 2027.

 

January 2027 Start | M1-M6 | Full-Time

 

What the school can offer a Year 4 Teacher:

  • A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.

  • An established teaching team and accessible senior leadership.

  • Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn.

  • Opportunities to contribute to curriculum planning and development.

  • A collaborative staff team with a shared focus on pupil progress.

  • The opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils during an important stage of their education.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the Year 4 curriculum.

  • Teaching English, Maths, Science and foundation subjects.

  • Using assessment to identify learning gaps and adapt teaching accordingly.

  • Preparing pupils for the expectations of upper Key Stage 2.

  • Establishing positive classroom routines and managing behaviour effectively.

  • Differentiating lessons to support pupils of varying abilities.

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and parents.

 

The successful Year 4 Teacher will:

  • Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Have previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2.

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the National Curriculum.

  • Be confident teaching Maths and English across lower KS2.

  • Have high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.

  • Be organised, enthusiastic and committed to inclusive teaching.

 

If you are a Primary Teacher looking for a new Year 4 teaching opportunity in Lewisham, this is an excellent chance to secure your next role ahead of the January term. With interviews taking place next week, early applications are encouraged.

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Year 4 Teacher role, in Lewisham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Year 4 Teacher role.

Year 4 Teacher | Lewisham | INDTEACH